Stand ringside at a conformation show and you’ll often hear criticism of the judging. That’s to be expected. Everyone involved–exhibitors, owners, handlers, and judge–is human. All have their own opinions of what the breed in question should be, and all may disagree a little or a lot with what the judge is doing.
Earlier this week, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a new rule for the importation of dogs into the United States. The rule, which becomes effective on August 1, 2024, will require all dogs to be at minimum six months of age prior to import into the U.S. The American Kennel Club (AKC) [...]
The Giant Schnauzer of Ocean City, NJ, handled by Katie Bernardin and owned by Sandra Nordstrom, Katherine Bernardin and Cherlann Ambrose, won the Working Group under judge Rick Gschwender of Nampa, ID at the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis [...]
The Colored Bull Terrier of Ontario, Canada, handled by Sarah Byzewski and owned by Sarah Byzewski and Joe Byzewski, won the Terrier Group under judge Patricia Anne Keenan of Chehalis, WA at the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. [...]
It was a hard month of March. The dog community suffered excruciating losses of family, loves, friends, mentors, and beloved dogs–so many of all these far too soon
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Amanda Shea for sharing this beautiful photo of your children and their dogs. Amanda says, “Owen(8), Matthew (15), Hunter (3), and Missy(15) have raised many litters in our home. The older kids have cleaned countless whelping boxes while mom is [...]
The Black Cocker Spaniel of Lynnfield, MA, handled by Per Ingar Rismyhr and owned by Joy E Stevens, won the Sporting Group under judge David L. Kittredge of Rochester, NY at the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Micah, [...]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who can you name in this photo? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
This sport attracts such a wealth of talent and energy that sometimes we take it for granted. In truth, we often don’t realize how lucky we are until it’s gone. That sums up the many contributions of Howard Atlee.
Octavia Stensen with her Norwegian Buhund “Pineapple” won the title of Best Junior Handler under judge Diego Garcia of Lillington, NC at the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday, May 14. Stensen, handling her 3.5-year-old female, officially [...]
